Tony Cedras

Tony Cedras (c. 1952 – 29 January 2024) was a South African accordion, harmonium, keyboard and guitar player.

He was born in Elsie's River, Cape Province, Union of South Africa in about 1952.

He performed or recorded, most often on accordion, with various well-known artists, including Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Henry Threadgill, Muhal Richard Abrams, Cassandra Wilson, Hugh Masekela, Tony Bird and Gigi.

Cedras got his first professional break under the tutorship of Pacific Express bass player, Paul Abrahams.

[1] With Pharoah Sanders With Henry Threadgill With Cassandra Wilson